Quistorf: Two Rivers set for final mini chopper

This is the fifth — and final — year Two Rivers High School will be part of Project Mini-Chopper. For five years, this program has connected careers and manufacturing with our students. Under the direction of Justin Casper, our students have taken on the challenge of designing and building a mini-chopper.

This high school manufacturing project is a collaborative effort spearheaded by Progress Lakeshore and The Chamber of Manitowoc County, with supporting sponsorships from area businesses and Lakeshore Technical College. This year, the sponsors for the Two Rivers High School mini-chopper are: Nextera Energy Point Beach, TA Motorsports, Anschutz Motorsports, Dowco, BC Signs, Two Rivers Automotive Supply, KNM and First Chrysler Manitowoc.

This project provides high school students with real-life experiences as they build the mini-chopper as part of their academic curriculum throughout the school year. This program assists students, parents, educators and the community in understanding that manufacturing provides excellent career opportunities, which will help create a skilled workforce to meet manufacturing needs today and in the future.

Project Mini-Chopper unveiling will be from 5 to 7 p.m. April 28 at the Manitowoc County Ice Center. This unveiling of mini-choppers provides the students with an opportunity to explain the work and obstacles they encounter throughout the year during the build, and explain their various roles as well as showcase their mini chopper. This is a great event showcasing student work and our partnerships with area businesses.

Next year, Two Rivers High School will continue the partnership with businesses and continue to provide manufacturing career connections through our new endeavor of building a Formula Student car. This is one of many opportunities we provide, and we thank all of our businesses for their partnership. We also hope you take advantage of seeing their showcased work April 28.